Welcome friends to issue #28
Enough with the snow already! I enjoy an occasional snowbound weekend with my bead stash and old movies but after back to back to back 12" plus snowstorms cabin fever is looming large! Lucky for me this issue contains lots of spring time projects. Ronit Florence shares TWO fabulous flower peyote cuff designs: Easter Lilies and Daffodils. Marilyn Peters has a really fun twist on the spiral stitch in spring time colors. Daughter Michelle tries her hand at macrame with stunning results. Sandra D. Halpenny offers a bracelet with 3 different design options! Herringbone never looked so good, Barb Nichols dresses up a beaded band with a ruffled Rivoli centerpiece. Speaking of ruffles how about stitching up some ruffled links to complement a new art bead with Linda Gettings. Set a beautiful table with blooming tea lights from Sharon Boehme.
I feel better already!
Deb Moffett-Hall - Editor

Copper & Turquoise Knots Necklace
by Michelle Hall

A large stone donut and beautiful copper accents are combined into a stunning necklace with a few simple macrame knots.

Meet Jennifer VanBenschoten the new Guide to Beadwork on About.com!
by Cynthia Thornton

Jennifer lives in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State with her husband, their 2-year-old son, a huge and loveable dog, and two tanks of tropical fish. She loves the outdoors, her chickens, and the incredible view of the mountains from her studio window. A frequent contributor to Beadwork Magazine, her finished beadwork has been purchased by celebrities and collectors. In June of 2009 she took over as the Guide to Beadwork on About.com and is continually delighted and amazed at the community of beaders that have been brought together by the internet. Jennifer's fresh outlook and delightful personality enhances a very informative and creative site, visit soon.

This unusual Square shaped braiding plate caught my eye the other day so of course I had to get one. The instructions were very good and I was able to make a nice flat multi-strand braid on my first try. I'm going to experiment by adding beads...If you get one show me what you make!